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Watering Hanging Baskets

Posted by Steve Gray on May 27, 2013 at 7:50pm

Has anyone found a suitable device for watering hanging baskets without a hose pipe.
I was wondering if anyone had used anything with a curved lance, and hand powered pump?? Is there a suitable attachment for a bog standard 16L sprayer??

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    Gary RK May 27, 2013 at 9:35pm
    Not quite the same, but we have to clean business park signage as part of our contracts at some sites.

    We have a small 1/2sized IBC that slots in thru side van door which is filled up at yard.

    We use a 12v submersible pump (lead plugged into cig lighter) dropped into IBC with outlet connected to small length of hose.

    Pump costs about £10-15 from boat chandlers ( what's used in caravans, boats etc for taps, showers...)

    Just an idea - would that work..?
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    Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd May 27, 2013 at 9:41pm

    seems quite sensible to me....
    Gary RK said:
    Not quite the same, but we have to clean business park signage as part of our contracts at some sites.

    We have a small 1/2sized IBC that slots in thru side van door which s filled up at yard.

    We use a 12v submersible pump (lead plugged into cig lighter) dropped into IBC with outlet connected to small length of hose.

    Pump costs about £10-15 from boat chandlers ( what's used in caravans, boats etc for taps, showers...)

    Just an idea - would that work..?
  • Steve Gray May 27, 2013 at 10:05pm

    Sorry for my ignorance. IBC??

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    Gary RK May 28, 2013 at 7:03am


    IBC = Intermediate Bulk Containers - comes in sizes 500L upwards

    Sits on a pallet (wood, ali or plastic)

    Container either translucent or black plastic

    Has large filling hole at top and 'tap' on 2" outlet at bottom

    Small size fits nicely in van by bulkhead, thru side door, strapped to anchor points.

    1 man can lift empty IBC into van.


    Steve Gray said:

    Sorry for my ignorance. IBC??

  • Steve Gray May 28, 2013 at 10:59pm

    Sounds do-able. Thanks Gary

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    Robbie May 28, 2013 at 11:03pm

    I must get a few IBC's for days when I'm out spraying.

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